South Africa's 2026 State of the Nation Address will be delivered later today at the Parliament in the city of Cape Town.

The address comes at a time when Africa is set to become the world's fastest-growing economic region, with rising trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.

We speak to Jason Hamilton, lecturer in Corporate and Development Finance at Stellenbosch Business School, about how South Africa can seize this moment and position itself as a hub of African trade and investment.

South Africa's 2026 State of the Nation Address will be delivered later today at the Parliament in the city of Cape Town.
The address comes at a time when Africa is set to become the world's fastest-growing economic region, with rising trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area.
We speak to Jason Hamilton, lecturer in Corporate and Development Finance at Stellenbosch Business School, about how South Africa can seize this moment and position itself as a hub of African trade and investment.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa to Deliver SONA Amid Africa’s Rising Economic Prospects

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is in South Africa this week, stepping up its diplomatic efforts to address Africa's escalating humanitarian crises.

Patrick Youssef, the ICRC's Regional Director for Africa, is in Cape Town meeting government officials and diplomats to draw attention to the urgent needs of civilians caught in conflict and to advocate for stronger political commitment to international humanitarian law.

We speak to him now about these meetings and what they hope to accomplish....

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is in South Africa this week, stepping up its diplomatic efforts to address Africa's escalating humanitarian crises.
Patrick Youssef, the ICRC's Regional Director for Africa, is in Cape Town meeting government officials and diplomats to draw attention to the urgent needs of civilians caught in conflict and to advocate for stronger political commitment to international humanitarian law.
We speak to him now about these meetings and what they hope to accomplish....

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As South Africa prepares for the State of the Nation Address today, questions of accountability and transparency are once again at the forefront.

Behind the scenes, internal auditors work to help both public and private sector organisations turn policy into practice-managing fiscal pressures, overseeing procurement, and promoting ethical governance.

To unpack these issues is Arlene-Lynn Volmink, CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa...

As South Africa prepares for the State of the Nation Address today, questions of accountability and transparency are once again at the forefront.
Behind the scenes, internal auditors work to help both public and private sector organisations turn policy into practice-managing fiscal pressures, overseeing procurement, and promoting ethical governance.
To unpack these issues is Arlene-Lynn Volmink, CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa...

Accountability in Focus Ahead of SA's State of the Nation Address

One of  South Africa's largest commercial banks, FNB has launched a complete, end-to-end digital account opening process for stokvels at an event held outside Kwa Zulu Natal's city of Durban in Umlazi, at  Mega City Mall.

 Stokvels are communal savings schemes in black communities.

This initiative will enable stokvels to be formed and managed entirely from a smartphone, making formal banking accessible from anywhere in South Africa.

Thuto Ngobeni compiled this report...

One of &nbsp;South Africa's largest commercial banks, FNB has launched a complete, end-to-end digital account opening process for stokvels at an event held outside Kwa Zulu Natal's city of Durban in Umlazi, at &nbsp;Mega City Mall.
&nbsp;Stokvels are communal savings schemes in black communities.
This initiative will enable stokvels to be formed and managed entirely from a smartphone, making formal banking accessible from anywhere in South Africa.
Thuto Ngobeni compiled this report...

President Cyril Ramaphosa to Deliver SONA Amid Africa’s Rising Economic Prospects

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